eta Aquariids

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2260 Visibility Forecast

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Visibility Score
34.2
Expected /hr
38.0%
Moon Illum.
fair
49.1°
Best Alt.
at 00:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

Strong from southern tropics. 10-30/hr from northern latitudes before dawn. Swift meteors with persistent trains, few fireballs. Good activity for a week.

Geçmiş

Produced by Halley's Comet debris. Shares parent with Orionids.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeETA
ClassMajor Shower

ZSH50
Velocity65.4 km/s
Speed ClassSwift (>50 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.4

Radiant RA338.0°
Radiant Dec-1.0°
Peak Sol. Lng.45.5°

Ana Cisim1P/Halley
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemispheresouthern

2260 Dates

Activity StartApr 19
Activity EndMay 28
Zirve TarihiMay 05

Moon PhaseFirst Quarter
Moon Condition fair
Best Timepredawn

Characteristics

Persistent Trains Fast Meteors Extended Activity